I was thinking of riding today, but Lori figured it was pretty cold out and offered me a pass this morning. Emily and Kyra went early to give the horses some pampering before and after their 11AM lesson. She asked to be picked up around 2PM. So... I got to sew!
Those mistake Birds in the Air blocks were asking for one more set to be created in pink, so I obliged!
I do think I will like these blocks. I'm not sure if they will get mixed up with other colors or will stay in groups of one set of 4 colors. I guess I am adding these to the mix for the RSC 2025! While making these I am cutting some 2.5 inch strips from the scraps and wall of fabrics. They are used to make these, the bird in the air blocks and the 16 patch blocks. My little pile of them was gone, so it was time to build it up again for quick pulls for projects.
While in the sewing room.... I played with the cast off cuts of the sweaters and ironed them to a 5 inch background. I got a bolt of Kona from MSQC last month in navy and eggshell. 10 yards each, so I used the eggshell for the cozy sweater quilt and again for these fun blocks. I saw on the Facebook group of the 2023 Christmas box last year someone who did this and alternated them with the sweater blocks. I thought it was a neat idea. I do have quite a few charms left and did get another charm bundle when they were on sale this year. These are 5 inches.
Next on my list of things are the Erin's butterfly parts I made years ago with the RSC. I started with hand applique of the red and teal, but I don't have more of that dotted background. I spent about 30 minutes searching for it yesterday. I also did not like how the placement shifted as I worked on them. I think I'll pull them off and instead use one of these three bolts for the background instead. (Ivory, eggshell, navy) Now that I have used interfacing, I think I'll machine applique them to the background and then will finish them off with embroidery for the middle body and the antenna. I have 8 of them, so I might need to add one more to make a nice 9 patch with them.
Linking up with the RSC.
5 comments:
Your sweater blocks are so cute! Did the sweater pattern come in your MSQC box? It will be fun to see your butterfly blocks turn into a quilt. Lots of fun color in them!
I like your butterfly blocks. Can’t wait to see them with the embroidery once you are done.
I like the look of your mistake Birds in the Air blocks, Deb. Those little sweaters are adorable! Good luck with the butterfly decisions that need to be made.
I have gotten whole bolts like that in the past when I was using white a lot it is cheaper for sure!
Oh such pretty butterfly blocks--Nice work getting them together...
one of my favorites in your WIPS;)))
33 here this morning and gray skies...feels like snow again...
Stay warm....
hugs, Julierose
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